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BMI Calculator — Tunisia
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · Tunisia Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Tunisia, 26.3% of adults are obese and 60% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Tunisia uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministère de la Santé de la Tunisie publishes these statistics nationally. تسجل تونس معدلات سمنة متزايدة، خاصة في الحضر. البالغات التونسيات يُظهرن معدلات أعلى بكثير من الرجال.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Tunisia & International
| Category / Normal | 🌍 WHO | 🌏 Asia-Pacific | 🇯🇵 Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 | < 18.5 |
| Normal weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 18.5 – 22.9 | 18.5 – 24.9 |
| Overweight | 25 – 29.9 | 23 – 27.4 | ≥ 25 (Obese) |
| Obese | ≥ 30 | ≥ 27.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the obesity rate in Tunisia? ▾
26.3% of adults in Tunisia are classified as obese and 60% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. تسجل تونس معدلات سمنة متزايدة، خاصة في الحضر. البالغات التونسيات يُظهرن معدلات أعلى بكثير من الرجال. The Ministère de la Santé de la Tunisie monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Tunisia use? ▾
Tunisia follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministère de la Santé de la Tunisie applies these thresholds in national clinical guidelines and public health campaigns. Unlike parts of Asia which use lower cut-offs, the standard WHO thresholds reflect the original research on European and North American populations.
Is BMI an accurate measure for people in Tunisia? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Tunisia but it has well-known limitations: it does not distinguish between muscle and fat, and cannot capture fat distribution — abdominal (visceral) fat carries higher cardiovascular risk than fat stored in limbs. The Ministère de la Santé de la Tunisie recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.